"2024 IIHS Top Safety Picks: Ford, Stellantis, Hyundai, Toyota, Mazda Lead Rankings"

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released its 2024 Top Safety Picks, with only Ford and Stellantis vehicles making the list, while General Motors (GM) was notably absent. IIHS has raised the bar for safety standards, challenging automakers to improve protection for back seat passengers and pedestrian crash avoidance systems. Despite GM's dedication to vehicle safety, none of its vehicles won an award. IIHS President David Harkey expressed disappointment at the lack of domestic top safety picks, noting the consistent success of import brands like Mazda, Hyundai, and Toyota. The criteria for winning a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ award include performance in crash tests, pedestrian crash prevention, and headlight ratings. IIHS aims to push automakers to pursue higher levels of safety, but the Detroit automakers have not implemented safety features at the same rate as their foreign counterparts.